单词 | bluffly |
例句 | "Upon my honour they are," answered the man bluffly. The Huguenot: (Volumes I-III) A Tale of the French Protestants. 2012-04-25T02:00:59.637Z "Toothless old bear, I suppose, or a blind lion," bluffly answered the railroad veteran, who did not have a very high opinion of the average circus wild beast. Ralph in the Switch Tower 2012-03-02T03:00:11.847Z That evening, however, Lois sent for Leverich, who was evidently disquieted, though bluffly and rather irritatingly making light of her fears; he seemed to be both a little reluctant and a little contemptuous. The Wayfarers 2011-08-28T02:00:32.867Z "Nobody about in there; we professional men get so little fresh air," he said bluffly, and blew his nose in a very large handkerchief, from the folds of which he emerged with perfect self-possession. The Return of the Soldier 2011-08-26T02:00:23.937Z “How do?” he continued, bluffly, as the visitor rose and bowed, and then scanned him searchingly, as hat and comforter were placed once more upon the diving suit. Dutch the Diver A Man's Mistake 2011-07-15T02:00:21.010Z Do you mean to say, Madam?" demanded the old gentleman, bluffly, "that I am to tell them you are married? The Huguenot: (Volumes I-III) A Tale of the French Protestants. 2012-04-25T02:00:59.637Z “Ah, Luke, my lad! how are you?” he said, bluffly, as he held out his hand. Eli's Children The Chronicles of an Unhappy Family 2011-07-08T02:00:20.557Z “Oh, I am no flatterer, Mr Penwynn,” said the visitor, bluffly. The Vicar's People 2011-02-25T03:01:16.160Z Allen returned his half-drawn sword to its scabbard and said bluffly: “For the sake of the cause I agree to this.” A Hero of Ticonderoga 2011-01-27T03:00:45.450Z “Better call off your girl, Rod,” he advised, bluffly. King Spruce, A Novel 2011-01-15T03:00:34.400Z “Look here, sir,” cried the young man bluffly. The Mynns' Mystery 2010-12-20T17:12:18.180Z The English-looking man came forward bluffly, and put out his hand to Rollo. The Firebrand “Don’t be a fool!” he continued bluffly, addressing himself to his guest. Lady Cassandra But Osmond was recognizing the danger of soft implication, and bluffly turned the talk. Rose MacLeod “Hello, Mr. Wynn; feel a bit more like yourself, eh?” he asked bluffly, in English. The Red Symbol "I ask much of a friend—nothing of an enemy," declared Stuart, bluffly. The Story of Old Fort Loudon Constant Hite, as he bluffly entered the passageway, his head up, his eyes wide and bright, his vigorous step elastic and light, gave no token of the spiritual war he had waged as he came. The Mystery of Witch-Face Mountain and Other Stories “What gave you that idea?” he inquired bluffly, but the Widow pointed a finger and laughed roguishly. Shadow Mountain “I’ll have to wait, now,” he went on bluffly, “until McGraw comes up again, before I can do any more work.” Silver and Gold A Story of Luck and Love in a Western Mining Camp “Understand you’re quite a hero, Code,” he ventured bluffly, careful to conceal any emotion, but resolved to give the occasion its due. The Harbor of Doubt “I believe you mentioned a matter of business,” he remarked bluffly, and the judge came back to earth with a start. Hidden Water "You're not used to work of this sort," I replied, as bluffly and heartily as possible. Astounding Stories of Super-Science September 1930 “Well, what do you think about it?” she demanded bluffly. Shadow Mountain "Don't let your idea get you," said he bluffly. Hurricane Island "Sit down—sit down," he said bluffly, motioning her back to her seat. Aladdin of London or, Lodestar At nine o’clock the landlord lighted his lantern, and told us bluffly that we might go to bed. A Tramp's Wallet stored by an English goldsmith during his wanderings in Germany and France Yet he did the bluff thing bluffly and said the obvious thing obviously, and blundered on from one great city to another, but blundered triumphantly! A Modern Mercenary “And if they did they would come all the same,” said Roberts bluffly. Fix Bay'nets The Regiment in the Hills “Burning out the hornets’ nest, sir,” said the lieutenant bluffly. Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop After he had done what he could for it Luck spoke bluffly. Crooked Trails and Straight “In fact,” I put it, bluffly, to him, “I can build a house 4without having any money; I mean, by getting the money from the Building Society?” Happy-Thought Hall Through the other window Chestnut Street Hill, a great rounding mass, rose bluffly out of the water, shouldering the city out of sight. The Other Side of the Door He threw up his head a little, then, bluffly, as if he had reached a clearer decision he meant to follow out. Country Neighbors Caught be d—d," replied Jack, bluffly; "so I see; all his own fault; infernal folly to come here, at such a time as this. Rookwood “Well, that’s very kind of you, sir,” said the captain bluffly. Jack at Sea All Work and no Play made him a Dull Boy "You go 'tend to something else," he ordered bluffly. The Rainy Day Railroad War Aloud he said bluffly, “’Tis well to be a girl, to have all made smooth for one. The Heiress of Wyvern Court "All right," he said bluffly, turning away, yet conscious of a tiny hurt of pained surprise. Country Neighbors "No," he agreed bluffly, "you couldn't, of course." Glory of Youth “Of course it could,” said the professor bluffly. Yussuf the Guide The Mountain Bandits; Strange Adventure in Asia Minor “Cheer up, Mr Dale, sir,” said Dumlow, bluffly, for he was one of the men who had helped to carry in Mr Frewen. Sail Ho! A Boy at Sea “There, no more shyness,” said Sir James bluffly. Quicksilver The Boy With No Skid To His Wheel “And there are mine, gentlemen,” said the captain bluffly; “if you think I’m your man, your man I am, and I’ll stick to you both through thick and thin.” Old Gold The Cruise of the "Jason" Brig “Oh, well, you did,” said Uncle Paul bluffly; “but that is no excuse for turning pirates and trying to rob me of my ship at the point of the sword.” The Ocean Cat's Paw The Story of a Strange Cruise "Bearded lady at a fair, I should think," said the skipper bluffly. The Skipper's Wooing, and The Brown Man's Servant “None, your Royal Highness,” said the soldier bluffly. In Honour's Cause A Tale of the Days of George the First “Sarch away, squire,” said Shackle bluffly, as he placed the mugs on the floor and turned the wooden spigots. Cutlass and Cudgel “By to-morrow morning would do for me, sir,” said the captain bluffly. Old Gold The Cruise of the "Jason" Brig "Duty's all right," replied Mrs. Hale bluffly; "but I guess that deputy sheriff that come out to make the fire might have got a little of this on." The Best Short Stories of 1917 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story You don't know my ways," he went on bluffly, "but say, you don't need to be afraid. Rimrock Jones "All right; come around to-morrow, Spencer," said Mr. Conover, bluffly, seeing that the scene threatened to be rather a moving one, and he went back to his business. Golden Days for Boys and Girls, Vol. XII, Jan. 3, 1891 “Yes,” replied Archy, who began to feel more and more ashamed of being suspicious of so frank and bluffly hospitable a man. Cutlass and Cudgel “I never said so, sir,” cried the captain bluffly. Old Gold The Cruise of the "Jason" Brig "How!" returned the captain bluffly, disdaining the hand with a recollection of sundry petty thefts. Our Boys Entertaining Stories by Popular Authors "Have you no tongue, eh?" bluffly demanded the old sailor. Ishmael Or, In the Depths "Come, come, old chap," the Northerner said bluffly, tapping him on the shoulder. The Littlest Rebel The general character of the hills in every direction except the snowy range, is bluffly rounded, very bare, and brown, with here and there a shrub. Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and the Neighbouring Countries “Water, sir: lots of it,” said the captain bluffly. Old Gold The Cruise of the "Jason" Brig He took a seat remote from his guests, with difficulty pronouncing the ordinary words of "God save ye, genteels," which they bluffly and heartily answered. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 4 Wallace, finding himself thus suddenly superseded, his plans ignored, and his voluntary service bluffly refused, left Lexington for Cincinnati. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 64, February, 1863 The old book-lover gazed at us in nervous astonishment, then shook hands with the newcomer, who greeted him bluffly, yet respectfully. The House of Cobwebs and Other Stories First, the Englishman glided ahead, and bluffly passed on; then the Frenchman politely bade us adieu, while the old Neversink lingered behind, railing at the effeminate breeze. White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War “Because I’m at work,” said the mate bluffly. Old Gold The Cruise of the "Jason" Brig "And I think he told you it was engaged," Kelson rejoined bluffly. The Hunt Ball Mystery Finally, the devil - as the captain bluffly affirmed - brought it to pass that he, Manly Fenn, should take passage in the Mahanaddy on the voyage of which we have to do. Tomaso's Fortune and Other Stories Stay," the Prince continued, his attention apparently caught by two immense gray rocks rising bluffly out of the blue rippling in which the Isles of the Princes seemed afloat—"What are those yonder? The Prince of India — Volume 02 The friendly demeanour of the great man cheered the prisoner and he answered bluffly: "My good conscience sustains me." If I Were King "Lonely, eh?" she mused, abrupt and bluffly kind as a man, for all her modulating woman's voice. Our Mr. Wrenn, the Romantic Adventures of a Gentle Man Look here, Piers," he began bluffly, "it's a cursed shame! The Crown of Life That his aspect and demeanour might be in keeping, he bore himself somewhat bluffly, threw out brief, blunt phrases, and met Miss Elvan's glance with a confident smile. Will Warburton "What are all these men doing here?" demanded the good surgeon, turning bluffly round. The King's Highway Tristan commented bluffly: "Hang the rascal while you can and thank heaven you are well rid of him." If I Were King Then he bluffly alleged an errand in the PLAGWITZERSTRASSE, and went off in an opposite direction to that which his companion had to take. Maurice Guest Look here, Mr. Bayne," he began bluffly, "last time you spoke to me you told me to—Well, we'll let bygones by bygones; I guess you remember what you said. The Firefly of France "Well, I shall hear what you decide to do," he said, bluffly. Will Warburton "I am busy at this moment," replied Henry bluffly; "but what is it you would say to me?" Windsor Castle Accustomed to say of himself bluffly, "Yes, yes; I've a hot temper, soon over," he had never, owing to the autocracy of his position, had a chance of knowing the tenacity of his soul. The Country House They coughed, moved their feet, and turned away their eyes, till the one who had not risen, a solicitor named Ventnor, said bluffly: "Well, put it that way if you like." Five Tales Moreover, he frankly did not care for the story, and bluffly says, in the preface, that he respited Colonel Altamont almost at the foot of the gallows. Essays in Little "Well, I care not," replied the host bluffly. Windsor Castle "Why do you look at me so hard, friend?" demanded Harry bluffly. Windsor Castle |
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